US5881486A - Hand-held firearm with a light casing - Google Patents

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US5881486A
US5881486A US08/925,258 US92525897A US5881486A US 5881486 A US5881486 A US 5881486A US 92525897 A US92525897 A US 92525897A US 5881486 A US5881486 A US 5881486A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G11/00—Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
    • F41G11/001—Means for mounting tubular or beam shaped sighting or aiming devices on firearms
    • F41G11/003—Mountings with a dove tail element, e.g. "Picatinny rail systems"
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
    • F41A3/00—Breech mechanisms, e.g. locks
    • F41A3/64—Mounting of breech-blocks; Accessories for breech-blocks or breech-block mountings
    • F41A3/66—Breech housings or frames; Receivers

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  • the present invention relates to a hand-held firearm, comprising a casing which accommodates breech parts, a stock which is attached to the casing, and a barrel which is detachably connected to the casing, and having a mounting for a telescopic sight.
  • Telescopic sights are normally attached to specific points on the weapon by means of adjustable brackets, at least one of which is attached to the barrel, because of the length of the telescopic sight.
  • This direct connection of the barrel and the telescopic sight leads on the one hand to vibration and maladjustment of the telescopic sight while, on the other hand, the asymmetric large mass created by the connecting element has an adverse effect on the vibration behavior of the barrel, and thus on the aiming accuracy.
  • the casing has a casing extension at the front beyond the connection to the barrel, and a longitudinal rail is integrally formed on the top of the casing and on the casing extension as a mounting for the telescopic sight.
  • the casing extension and its longitudinal rail thus form the base for the telescopic sight to be fitted.
  • the longitudinal rail is integrally formed directly on the casing, the optical axis of the telescopic sight is very close to the barrel axis.
  • the longitudinal rail extends virtually over the entire length of the casing and the casing extension, a very wide range of telescopic sights can be mounted at different distances from the eye without having to touch the barrel.
  • the casing extension provides effective hand protection, gives greater freedom in the choice of materials and, overall, allows the weapon to be designed particularly cost-effectively and practically.
  • the longitudinal rail increases the casing stiffness.
  • a preferred material for the casing is light alloy, particularly if the casing is manufactured from an extruded profile. This not only results in the additional weight being more than compensated for as a result of the casing extension and a telescopic sight being shifted forward, but also achieves a considerable reduction in cost. This relates particularly to an extruded profile.
  • a further simplification in manufacture is achieved if the casing comprises a plurality of bonded parts, one of which is the casing extension. In this case, a largely cylindrical bonded joint can be achieved, which improves the strength of the connection.
  • the bending strength of the casing and casing extension is increased by their cross section being extended laterally on both sides above the horizontal center plane and roughly forms a step therein.
  • a fore-end or a casing shell can, in addition, be connected flush to the step, also sealing the casing at the front such that it is dust proof.
  • the longitudinal rail has a dovetail profile on which two clamps are guided which hold the telescopic sight. This allows the optical axis of the telescopic sight to be positioned even closer to the barrel axis, particularly if the longitudinal rail has grooves in the transverse direction at specific intervals. These grooves offer space for the clamping screws which fix the clamp.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of a rifle according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the same
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B show a partial vertical section on a larger scale
  • FIG. 4 shows a section along IV--IV in FIG. 3A on an even larger scale.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show the major parts of a rifle, the casing 2, the (cut-off) barrel 1 and the stock 3, with the rear part cut off.
  • the casing 2 has a longitudinal rail 12 on the top for fitting a telescopic sight 5 by means of clamps 6.
  • the actual sights 7, 8, the rear sight and the front sight, cannot be seen since they are folded in, and are indicated only by arrows.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B show that the casing 2 comprises a casing body 10 and a casing extension 11. Both parts are made of metal, may be extruded profiles and may be bonded to one another.
  • the corresponding bonded joint 13 is mainly located cylindrically, for a firm connection.
  • the two profiles have parts of a longitudinal rail 12 which are aligned with one another.
  • a barrel connection 14 is provided in the casing body 10, behind the bonded joint 13.
  • conical rings 15 and a tightening nut 16 which can be tightened against the barrel.
  • the casing body 10 is fitted with a locking sleeve 17, on which a guide 18 is provided at the rear, for a breech (which is not illustrated).
  • the longitudinal rail 12 which runs over the casing body 10 and the casing extension 11, can be seen, together with the transverse grooves 21, in more detail.
  • the profile of the casing body 10 and the casing extension 11 furthermore has, in their two upper quadrants, an extension 22 which ends in a step 23, pointing inward, on both sides. This ensures a smooth transition between the casing and the stock 24, which is only indicated here, and may also comprise two half shells. This step is also used for accurate positioning of the casing in the stock.
  • a clamp 25, which comprises a base body 26 and a clamp bracket 28, is provided on the dovetail grooves 20 on both sides of longitudinal rail 12, for attachment of a telescopic sight.
  • the base body 26 is guided in the dovetail groove 20 and has a threaded hole 27 for a countersunk bolt, which is not illustrated.
  • the clamp bracket 28 has a hole 29 on each side for a bolt, which is likewise not illustrated and for whose head a recess 30 is provided in the clamp base body; it is thus not visible from the outside.

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US10578404B2 (en) * 2017-06-05 2020-03-03 Richard E. Swan Mounting assembly with metal injection molded lever and selective threaded governor post

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EP0828133A3 (de) 1999-01-20
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